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Chief Operating Officer (COO) Reviews
What is it like working as a Chief Operating Officer (COO)?
August 2014
Change And Adaptability.
Chief Operating Officer (COO):
Be in "soft" command. Show you know your stuff without being over bearing. Show confidence in yourself, do not be afraid or hesitant to make decisions.
Be in charge of change. People generally fear change. All successful businesses are always in change - lead it and lead the others.
August 2014
Keep A Positive Attitude.
Chief Operating Officer (COO):
You are a role model. What you do and how you express yourself is everything. A good work ethic and understanding your staff is critical. Your the leader and lead by example.
January 2014
Chief Operating Officer (COO):
Pros: Flexibility, authority, responsibility, and team leadership.
Cons: Security, career advancement, working with other professionals.
December 2013
Awesome.
Chief Operating Officer (COO):
Pros: Familial.
Respectful.
Caring.
Cons: The commute.
November 2013
Life as a COO
Chief Operating Officer (COO):
Pros: Flexibility and new challenges, designing, management, leadership
Cons: Micromanaged, pay, benefits, office
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